Optum Logo

Optum

Home Delivery Pharmacist

Posted 2 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
East Berlin, CT
44-79 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
East Berlin, CT
44-79 Hourly
Entry level
Provides pharmaceutical care for long-term and post-acute care residents by verifying prescriptions, conducting medication reviews, supporting safe dispensing, managing regulatory compliance, overseeing distribution and inventory, and advising healthcare professionals and facility staff. The pharmacist also contributes to quality assurance, medication safety, performance improvement, and medication-related education while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced home delivery pharmacy environment.
The summary above was generated by AI
Requisition Number: 2392907
Explore opportunities with PharmScript, part of the Optum family of businesses. PharmScript is one of the nation's leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post-acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients. Be part of our team that's dedicated to delivering safe, accurate and timely medication to those who need it most. PharmScript is a place where you can thrive and contribute. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
In this role, you'll provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care through routine and emergency drug screening, information, processing, and dispensing services for various drug distribution systems to the facilities. You'll also be responsible for ensuring that standards are maintained, policies carried out, and objectives accomplished. Consistently ensure that the appropriate drug product reaches the customer safely. Always a team player, you're eager to support your colleagues by sharing knowledge and leadership to support the overall goals of the pharmacy and needs of customers.
Location: Pharmscript Home Delivery Pharmacy: 80 Clark Dr, Unit 2BC, East Berlin, CT
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours between the schedule of 12:30pm-11:00pm
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Review and verify prescription orders to ensure accurate dispensing, medication safety, and regulatory compliance for long-term care residents.
  • Conduct medication regimen reviews and collaborate with prescribers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize resident medication therapy.
  • Provide clinical support and drug information, including recommendations related to dosing, therapeutic alternatives, drug interactions, and adverse effects.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations, including controlled substance management, documentation, and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Oversee medication distribution processes, inventory management, and timely delivery of medications to assigned facilities.
  • Participate in quality assurance, medication safety, and performance improvement initiatives to promote positive resident outcomes.
  • Support facility staff through education, consultation, and assistance with medication-related questions and concerns.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy required.
  • Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of practice (Connecticut)
  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $44 - $79 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Similar Jobs at Optum

2 Hours Ago
In-Office or Remote
113K-193K Annually
Senior level
113K-193K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Leads a 10–16-person software engineering team developing external-facing web portal applications. Oversees architecture, delivery, budgets, security, technical debt, DevOps, and SRE practices while guiding teams toward AI Development Life Cycle pods. Designs and deploys AI-powered solutions, champions responsible AI adoption, mentors engineers, aligns stakeholders, and drives improved user experiences and constituent NPS.
Top Skills: Adobe Experience ManagerAngularCi/CdCloud-Native ApplicationsDevOpsGenerative AiJavaKanbanMachine LearningMicroservicesReactScrumSite Reliability EngineeringSpringSpring Boot
Yesterday
In-Office
16-29 Hourly
Junior
16-29 Hourly
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Greets and checks in patients, schedules appointments, answers calls, documents inquiries in the EHR, conducts patient outreach, manages work queues, scans documents, collects and balances payments, maintains confidentiality, and provides coverage at other clinic locations.
Top Skills: Electronic Health Record (Ehr)EpicMS Office
Yesterday
In-Office
18-32 Hourly
Junior
18-32 Hourly
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Coordinates medical referrals, specialty visits, imaging, patient registration, insurance verification, prior authorizations, and appointment scheduling. Communicates with practices, clinicians, insurers, patients, and social workers to resolve referral issues, support access to care, and meet processing timelines. Uses EPIC to review clinical information and maintains accurate patient and insurance records.
Top Skills: CptEpicIcd-10MS Office

What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene

As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.

Key Facts About NYC Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
  • Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account